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Applying to trade on private land or to renew an existing private land licence

If you wish to sell anything from a front garden of a property to customers on the footpath you need a licence; or from a piece of land that is within 7 metres of the public highway and not enclosed, you will need a Street Trading (Private land) licence.

How to apply or renew

If you want to discuss your idea before applying, email street.trading@islington.gov.uk.

To apply or renew a licence for trading on private land:

  1. complete the online form
  2. pay the non-refundable fee:
    • New applications: £100
    • One-year renewal: £50

Next steps

After you apply, we will carry out a consultation process that may include:

  • asking local residents (two addresses either side of the location) to comment on the application
  • searching the Land Registry to get permission from the land owner or freeholder
  • talking with local police 

Trading fees for private land

Banding Per week Per month
Street banding A £38 £164
Street banding B £27 £117
Street banding C
£13 £56.33

More information on street banding.

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